flüchtig/ˈflʏçtɪç/fleeting; superficial; volatile
flüchtig is a German adjective that means fleeting, superficial, or volatile. It is pronounced /ˈflʏçtɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "flüchtiger" and "flüchtigsten".
Definitions
1.existing or happening for only a short period; fleeting(time, appearance)
a.very brief and passing
Sie warf ihm einen flüchtigen Blick zu.—She gave him a fleeting glance.
2.done superficially or without much detail(manner, attention)
a.not very thorough or detailed
Nach einem flüchtigen Lesen des Textes habe ich den Inhalt verstanden.—After a superficial reading of the text, I understood the content.
3.easily evaporating or escaping; volatile (of substances)(chemistry, physics)
a.readily evaporating, not stable
Aceton ist eine flüchtige Flüssigkeit.—Acetone is a volatile liquid.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | flüchtig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | flüchtiger |
| Superlative | flüchtigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "flüchtig" mean in English?
- "flüchtig" means fleeting, superficial, or volatile. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "flüchtig"?
- "flüchtig" is pronounced /ˈflʏçtɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "flüchtig"?
- The comparative of "flüchtig" is "flüchtiger" and the superlative is "flüchtigsten".
- What part of speech is "flüchtig"?
- "flüchtig" is a adjective in German.
